BCA Snow Study Kit 2026

Five-piece, packable snow science kit with all the core tools you need for avalanche courses, pit work, and day-to-day snowpack observations.

The BCA Snow Study Kit 2026 bundles together the key tools avalanche educators actually ask you to bring, in a compact zip case that hangs neatly off the wall of your snow pit. Designed with input from some of North America’s most experienced avalanche instructors, it gives you a simple, organised way to measure slope angle, temperature gradients, grain types, and layer reactivity so your decisions aren’t just based on gut feel. Everything packs flat and weighs around 280 g, so it doesn’t chew up space in your pack, and there’s still room to slip in a field notebook and pencil if you’re logging obs for courses or your own terrain bible.

• Complete five-tool bundle: Includes slope meter, polycarbonate crystal card, analogue thermometer, 15x magnifying loupe, and ECT cord in one kit.
• Slope meter inclinometer: Lightweight slope meter lets you quickly check angle and aspect so you can compare terrain to avalanche forecasts.
• Crystal card and loupe: Polycarbonate crystal card with metric grid plus a 15x magnifying loupe help you identify grain type and size accurately.
• Analogue thermometer: Field thermometer with hanging sling lets you measure temperature gradients through the snowpack without worrying about batteries.
• ECT cord for block isolation: Purpose-built cord makes cutting extended column tests cleaner and faster than wrestling with a random bit of accessory cord.
• Durable zip case: Fabric carry case with pockets and slots opens flat or hangs from the pit wall, keeping tools organised and easy to grab in wind and snow.